How do they match: Nurse Midwives

  • Diagnose and coordinate all aspects of the birthing process, either independently or as part of a healthcare team. May provide well-woman gynecological care. Must have specialized, graduate nursing education.

  • Provide patients with direct family planning services, such as inserting intrauterine devices, dispensing oral contraceptives, and fitting cervical barriers, including cervical caps or diaphragms.
  • Provide prenatal, intrapartum, postpartum, or newborn care to patients.
  • Provide primary health care, including pregnancy and childbirth, to women.
  • Plan, provide, or evaluate educational programs for nursing staff, health care teams, or the community.
  • Write information in medical records or provide narrative summaries to communicate patient information to other health care providers.

  • Provide health and wellness advice to patients, program participants, or caregivers.
  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
  • Train medical providers.